Can I get a Medicare rebate?

Can I get a Medicare rebate?

Since November 2006, psychology services have attracted a Medicare payment. In order to access this payment a mental health care plan must be completed by a GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician. This plan allows you to receive Medicare rebates for six sessions. After six sessions the referring doctor must complete a review. In exceptional circumstances, they can request an additional four sessions to be rebated through Medicare. Due to recent Federal budget changes, sessions are capped at ten visits per calendar year. However, a new referral can be considered for the next calendar year.

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Benchmark Psychology has developed a monitoring system that uses baselines, benchmarks, and other barometers of effectiveness without losing sight of the complexities of subjectivity and perspective. Achieving excellence in practice involves close attention to what is working and what is not.